Grassroots funding for youth fly fishing development.
Fly Fishing Canada is pleased to announce the establishment of a fund which will be made available on an annual basis to local groups for the introduction to fly fishing, and ongoing mentoring and coaching of young anglers.
The development of the grassroots community of Canadian anglers is essential to the sustainability of our sport, and an excellent opportunity to teach youth a life long skill and appreciation of the outdoors and the importance of conservation.

Perennial sustainability of the fund will be made possible from the proceeds of the annual Cast and Blast held each spring at Kenauk, Montebello Quebec.
The Cast and Blast was first held in 1998 and was a collaboration of the Ruffed Grouse Society of Canada, Ottawa chapter and Fly Fishing Canada.
Over the years, thanks to the efforts made by Tim Bezanson and John Huff, and the collaboration of Kenauk Nature, thousands of dollars have been raised for the support of conservation, in the early days, and recently in support of Canadian International youth teams.

It is Tim and Johnâ€™s wish that the proceeds from the annual Cast and Blast be handed over to and administered by Fly Fishing Canada in the support of young anglers from across Canada.

Fly Fishing Canada will offer match funding, up to $500.00 to groups who present a comprehensive development initiative for youth in their area. Interested groups are invited to contact Jim Iredale by email: riverkeep@hotmail.com.
Eligibility criteria will be elaborated as the demand evolves.
Individual donors and sponsors are also invited to contribute to this fund.

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FFC Newsletters are now archived on the FFC website: www.flyfishingcanada.net. under the sidebar FFC News and Updates.
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Quebec Championships 2015
For 2015 the Mark Anderson Tournament will be held in conjunction with the Quebec Provincial Championships. The individual and team winners will hold the title of Quebec Champions. The individual winner will also be awarded the Mark Anderson Memorial Trophy. As usual the top rod (the angler with the highest number of fish) will be awarded the Bernard Dalbec trophy. To participate please register by sending an e-mail to: mamemorial2015@gmail.com